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Episode 1

Friday, June 09, 2023 (Stan, all eps)
Written by Jessica Tuckwell
Directed by Fadia Abbound

Teen soccer star Tully and his best friend Mo help their new English teacher Bowie move into his new inner-city flat, under the instruction of their soccer coach, Ioane. While Bowie and Ioane settle in with a spliff and a bottle of kombucha for a night of getting to know each other, the boys head home to get ready for a big night out — Tully first making an obligatory appearance with his parents, Lucinda and Alan, who are beside themselves with excitement about his new contract with an A-League football team. Meanwhile, besties Maya, Kate and Priya get ready at Kate’s place, catching Kate up on what she’s missed since being away and discussing Priya’s plans to hook up with Tully, while Kate’s mum, Ophelia, provides unwelcome interruptions. The teens link up out on the streets of Glebe enroute to the party — hosted by their best friend George’s hunk of a Year 12 boyfriend, Brendan — and Tully makes a detour to collect Gus, his rogue new friend from the public housing tower. Drugs and friendship have the teens in a state of euphoria at the party, until an unwelcome arrival sends the crowd scattering. When the boys decide to take a reckless detour, the night takes a turn with life-changing consequences.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Samson Alston as Tully Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Christian Byers as Bowie Chalmers-Davis, Caroline Brazier as Ophelia Kellaway, Nicholas Cradock as Brendan, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, MJ Kokolis as Jed Wallace, Samuel Johnson as Tristan Kellaway, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Deborah An as Mae Park, Karim Zreika as Zippy, Sarah Furnari as Kaynee, Cam Ralph as Police Officer, Ozkan Ismal as Security Guard, Aidan Gillett as Truck Driver, Tallon Kallisher as Gus Stunt Double, Matt Russell as Tully Stunt Double, Julian Maroun as Narrator

Episode 2

Written by Kelsey Munro
Directed by Fadia Abbound

In the aftermath of Friday night, a shell-shocked Lucinda climbs over her catatonic husband to get ready for work. At school, the staff fail to hide their surprise at seeing her while the students gather together at the gates and share in their grief, trying to assuage one another’s guilt. The notable absence of Gus prompts a furious search mission from Mo, while at school, Kate organises a student-led art project to commemorate Tully. The project derails when Priya and Maya clash on who knew Tully best, and a conspiracy theory from Maya rubs the rest of the group up the wrong way. Later, an isolated Maya visits Lucinda and gets some clarity on her relationship with Tully, prompting her to make amends with Priya and Kate and get the art project back on track. At the memorial, heartfelt speeches are delivered and songs sung, while elsewhere, Gus wakes up from sleeping rough and has a strange, spiritual vision.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Samson Alston as Tully Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Christian Byers as Bowie Chalmers-Davis, Nicholas Cradock as Brendan, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Deborah An as Mae Park, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, Bishanyia Vincent as Olive, Denise Roberts as Emme, Peter Hayes as Neighbour, Dan Edwards as Golfer

Episode 3

Written by Enoch Mailangi
Directed by Eddie Diamandi

Brendan and George’s morning routine is interrupted by an unexpected apparition, which sends George off on a guilt-driven bender. Meanwhile at the Haleem household, Maya tries out a brand-new look under ridicule from a sceptical Mo, and the twins bicker about their father Moses, whose prolonged absence overseas has Maya judging him as a flop. Meanwhile, their mother Adela grapples with feelings of helplessness to the needs of her grieving best friend Lucinda, who won’t open the door. At school, acting principal Ioane appoints art teacher Mae Park as an additional wellbeing teacher, while on the schoolyard, the girls discuss Mercury in Retrograde and its effects on the group. Mo’s angst reaches boiling point when Gus shows his face for the first time since the accident, prompting an aggressive outburst. Observing the tension, Ioane organises a reconciliatory dinner for the boys, during which some incriminating information about Gus comes to light. At the same time, George visits Kate’s place, where he receives a spiritual education from Ophelia.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Samson Alston as Tully Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Christian Byers as Bowie Chalmers-Davis, Caroline Brazier as Ophelia Kellaway, Nicholas Cradock as Brendan, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Deborah An as Mae Park, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, Bishanyia Vincent as Olive, Simon McLaughlan as Phil, Simon El Rahi as Moses Haleem [v/o], Denise Roberts as Emme [uncredited]

Episode 4

Written by Jessica Tuckwell
Directed by Fadia Abbound

When signs from the universe start convincing Priya that she’s pregnant with Tully’s baby, Maya and Kate accompany her to take a pregnancy test at a sexual health clinic, which yields unexpected results. Back at home, Kate makes the unwelcome discovery that her estranged father Tristan is staying in town for a prestigious launch of his new artwork, sending her mother into embarrassing old habits and unearthing some buried memories from her recent past. In an effort to assuage her anxiety, Kate invites the rest of the Jubilee group along to the launch as emotional support, including Gus, who brings along his loose unit ex-con brother Jed. While Jed makes a surprisingly good impression on the corporate types, the rest of the group grapple with their own personal crises, spurred on by the free booze, and Kate’s anxiety reaches new heights, prompting her to find solace in the last place she’d expect.

Cast: Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Caroline Brazier as Ophelia Kellaway, Samuel Johnson as Tristan Kellaway, MJ Kokolis as Jed Wallace, Denise Roberts as Emme, Deborah An as Mae, Brenton Parkes as Banker 1, Zachary Raabe as Banker 2, Alex Rowe as Banker 3, Samson Alston as Tully Prichard [uncredited]

Episode 5

Written by Eddie Diamandi & Zoe Norton-Lodge
Directed by Eddie Diamandi

Plans for an eagerly anticipated family visitor are abruptly put on hold when Adela receives a phone call that sends both Mo and Maya into foul moods. Even flirting with her hot new co-worker and encountering English teacher Bowie at the IGA attempting to buy condoms doesn’t cool Maya’s temper, and she unleashes on Priya, who mis res in her attempts to cheer her bestie up. Meanwhile, Bowie and Mae finally go on that date they’ve been planning, with unexpected results. At home, Adela learns to be open and honest with Lucinda in the comfort of an unconventional new setting, prompting new revelations about her marriage. The Jubilee High football team gear up for their first game under new captain Mo, who demonstrates just how seriously he’s determined to take the responsibility — no holds barred.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Christian Byers as Bowie Chalmers-Davis, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Nicholas Cradock as Brendan, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, Deborah An as Mae Park, Ani Sidzamba as Kris, Brenton Prince as Referee, Thomas Groves as Marrickville Player, David Caputo as Marrickville Player, Brayden Havard as Marrickville Player

Episode 6

Written by Emily Havea & Enoch Mailangi
Directed by Eddie Diamandi & Taylor Ferguson

Gus takes Kate on a surprise urban exploration through Sydney’s train tunnels while Priya initiates a night out with the rest of the gang and a bottle of vodka. When some attempts to enter infamous Club 77 prove more successful than others, the group divides, sending Priya’s insecurities about her friendships into overdrive — although Mo is not so disappointed in the outcome. While Maya discovers a new subculture with George inside the club, Lucinda takes Alan on a late-night drive and the pair finally reconnect, prompting the establishment of a new pact between them. Underground, Kate and Gus’s expedition provokes new insights for both of them, while up on land, the rest of the group’s dynamic builds towards eruption — in more ways than one.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, MJ Kokolis as Jed Wallace, Ani Sidzamba as Kris, Chaya Ocampo as Leki, Anthony Michaels as Store Clerk, Isabelle Nader as Bouncer, Miku Ono as Waiter, Greg Poppleton as Priest

Episode 7

Written by Ayeesha Ash & Eleanor Kirk
Directed by Taylor Ferguson

A free kick in a game prompts some unexpected progress between Mo and Gus… for a moment. Ioane grapples with a big life decision, made harder by a strange spiritual encounter, while Alan’s return to work proves more difficult than anticipated. In the absence of Maya, who has started spending a lot of time with someone new, Adela breaks some big news to Mo and is left disappointed by his response. A milestone in George and Brendan’s relationship leaves George floundering in unfamiliar territory, and an English assignment forces the whole group to get in touch with their more poetic side, inspiring Bowie to take control of his confusing relationship with Mae. Ioane finally comes to a decision about his future, which involves opening up about his past, bringing new truths to light.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Christian Byers as Bowie Chalmers-Davis, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Nicholas Cradock as Brendan, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, Deborah An as Mae Park, Ani Sidzamba as Kris, Alan Dukes as Michael, Alison McGirr as Louise, Sarah Aubrey as Jacqui, Mackenzie Foster as Joe, Simon El Rahi as Moses Haleem [v/o]

Episode 8

Written by Enoch Mailangi
Directed by Taylor Ferguson

A hook up between the unlikeliest of pairings is sexy and kinda cute — until Kate finds out about it and has a field day, driving a deeper rift between she and her mother. When Adela takes Mo driving, Mo forces her to confront the reality of her marriage and finally take action, which leads to new ground being broken in her relationship with Maya. Priya’s reaction to Maya’s new look causes an existential crisis of the highest order, while Gus’s family issues start over flowing into his safe space at school, jeopardising his relationship with Kate — especially when she finds herself caught up in it. The reignition of the group chat at a crucial moment attracts the surprised attention of the gang — and an outsider.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Caroline Brazier as Ophelia Kellaway, MJ Kokolis as Jed Wallace, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, Sarah Furnari as Kaynee, Casey Campbell as Piercer, Simon El Rahi as Moses Haleem [v/o]

Episode 9

Written by Kelsey Munro
Directed by Jessica Tuckwell

Mo and Gus’s tentative new friendship finds its stride as George and Brendan’s romance comes to a crashing and unexpected halt, causing a very public meltdown. In the aftermath of a traumatic event, Kate pulls away from her family, despite her mother’s attempts to reconcile and her father’s return to town. Mae’s wellbeing session with George prompts revelations for both of them about the people in their lives, although Bowie’s new clear boundaries leave confused. Maya and Kate reconnect over a night of shared trauma and secrets, while Mo learns a little more about his family history and makes a brave new decision — meeting unexpected resistance from those he cares most about.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Christian Byers as Bowie Chalmers-Davis, Caroline Brazier as Ophelia Kellaway, Samuel Johnson as Tristan Kellaway, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, Deborah An as Mae Park, Adrian Espulso as Locksmith, Simon El Rahi as Moses Haleem [v/o]

Episode 10

Written by Jessica Tuckwell
Directed by Jessica Tuckwell

A dream about Tully prompts Maya to reconsider her reaction to Mo’s news, although tensions in the Haleem household continue to mount. George and Priya trial their newfound independence with varying levels of success, while Ioane’s regret over how he treated Mo is compounded by a surprise visit from Gus. Plagued by uncertainty, Mo embarks on an urban exploration adventure with Gus and is compelled by the adrenaline to confess his fears and come to a new resolution. Lucinda and Alan take their first steps back into the community with the help of Adela and her kids, and George receives a phone call that threatens to undo any progress he’s made in his own self- actualisation. Ioane finally faces up to the past he’s kept buried, prompting a last-minute career swivel, and Bowie and Mae make amends, while a group trip to the airport has each of the teens feeling bittersweet about what the future holds.

Cast: Matt Nable as Alan Prichard, Danielle Cormack as Lucinda Prichard, Isabella Graiche as Maya Haleem, Samuel El Rahi as Mo Haleem, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn as Kate Kellaway, Tharanya Tharan as Priya Ramachandran, Joshua Hewson as Gus Wallace, Samuel Dawson as George Phillips, Christian Byers as Bowie Chalmers-Davis, Sarah Armanious as Adela Haleem, Ray Chong Lee as Eddie Ioane, Deborah An as Mae Park, Lucia Figliuzzi as Little Maya, Rumi Boom Kilbey as Little Tully, Mason Mansour as Little Mo